{"id":3375,"date":"2025-07-06T19:39:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/kuwait\/?p=3375"},"modified":"2025-07-06T19:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T16:39:34","slug":"meet-the-new-e%e2%80%91visa-system-in-kuwait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/kuwait\/en\/news\/meet-the-new-e%e2%80%91visa-system-in-kuwait\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the New E\u2011Visa System in Kuwait"},"content":{"rendered":"

Big news for our neighbors (and everyone dreaming of a Kuwait trip): starting July\u202f2025, Kuwait has launched a sleek new online e\u2011visa system<\/strong>! It\u2019s part of a broader digital push to make the country more accessible\u2014for tourists, business travelers, and family visits alike.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Who Qualifies?<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

The e\u2011visa is open to citizens of 53 countries<\/strong>, including most of Europe, North America, Oceania, and parts of Asia\u2014think EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and more.<\/p>\n

Heads up:<\/strong> GCC residents don\u2019t need any visa, but nationals from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and Yemen must apply in person .<\/p>\n

\n\ud83c\udfab Four Types to Fit Any Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa Type<\/th>\nStay Duration<\/th>\nBest For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Tourist<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 90 days<\/td>\nSightseeing, beach days, city exploring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Family Visit<\/strong><\/td>\n30 days<\/td>\nVisiting loved ones in Kuwait<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business<\/strong><\/td>\n30 days<\/td>\nMeetings, conferences, deals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official<\/strong><\/td>\nVaries (via gov\u2019t)<\/td>\nDiplomatic\/government missions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

All applications are done online\u2014no embassy visits, no endless paperwork<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udee0 How It Works<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Visit the official portal<\/li>\n
  2. Create your account<\/li>\n
  3. Pick your visa type<\/li>\n
  4. Upload scanned passport, photo, itinerary, and sponsor proof (if needed) (<\/li>\n
  5. Pay the fee (around 3\u202fKWD \/ ~$10 depending on visa type)<\/li>\n
  6. Expect approval in 1\u20133 business days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \ud83d\udea6 Why It Matters<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Fast, simple, and digital<\/strong>: no embassy lines or full binders of documents<\/li>\n
    • Boosts tourism, business, and family reunions<\/strong>\u2014part of Kuwait\u2019s Vision\u202f2035 to diversify beyond oil<\/li>\n
    • Prepares for the GCC Grand Tours Visa<\/strong>, letting you visit all six GCC nations (Kuwait, UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) on one visa\u2014expected later this year or early\u202f2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u2708\ufe0f Pro Tips Before You Apply<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Apply at least one week in advance<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Double-check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months<\/li>\n
      • Have clear digital copies of your documents<\/li>\n
      • Keep a printed or mobile copy of the approved e\u2011visa on hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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